Original U.S. WWII 1945 Dated 81mm Display M1 Mortar System with Bipod, Baseplate, French Brandt Mle 27/31 Tube & Accessories MG 42 Accessories indicating 1943 manufacture by Boyt

indicating 1943 manufacture by Boyt Harness Co of Des Moines Iowa

leaving some scattered pitting and staining

When they become lost in the rainstorm

and Pittsburgh

Various serial numbers and proof marks on hilt and blade

Original U.S. WWII 1945 Dated 81mm Display M1 Mortar System with Bipod, Baseplate, French Brandt Mle 27/31 Tube & Accessories MG 42 Accessories indicating 1943 manufacture by BoytOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1 81mm mortar was the largest weapon in the arsenal of the U. S. WWII infantry battalion. It provided the battalion commander with a powerful and flexible indirect fire capability. Sometimes called "infantry artillery," or "hip pocket artillery," mortars were capable of quickly laying down heavy barrages. These could stop enemy attacks under the worst conditions. Able to fire at high angles, mortars could fire